Now L-Arginine (500 Mg), 100 Capsules

Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion, as well as in DNA synthesis and protein production.* It is an important precursor of nitric oxide (NO) and thus plays a role in the dilation of blood vessels.* The L-Arginine used in this product is pharmaceutical grade. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. L-Arginine is a popular amino acid for its amazing nitrogen retention ability.* Nitrogen as you are all aware is one of the key elements in muscle protein synthesis. Some plants can absorb nitrogen, but we mammals have to make do with the stuff we make ourselves. Arginine is mostly present in protamines and histones, two proteins commonly associated with nucleic acids (like DNA and RNA).